The Early Learning Quality Network (ELQN) invites families to a special Movie Night at the Barbara Bush Library, designed to bring children, parents, and community members together for an evening of fun and connection. Families will enjoy a showing of Frozen (runtime: 1 hour and 42 minutes), along with food, a coloring table for kids, and a designated baby corner to ensure a welcoming space for all ages.
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Mother Goose is a gentle early-learning program, which focuses on the interaction between parent(s) and their little ones. We provide developmentally appropriate opportunities such as play, sing-alongs, and rhymes. Come join the fun and meet new friends. We look forward to seeing you!
How to Attend
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Join us for a fun interactive weekly story time perfect for walkers. Tiny Tykes uses stories, songs and finger plays to engage toddlers and their parents/caregivers. Tickets are required and will be handed out at the information desk 15 minutes prior.
This program is held in our meeting room or on nice days we may move to the Reading Garden, weather permitting.
Ticket distribution begins 15 minutes prior to any event/program.
Tickets will not be available 10 minutes after any program has started.
Come Move and Groove with Us!
Join us at Aldine for a video game night! Whether you want to play Smash Bros on the Switch or fight over Uno, we’ll have the game for you
Snacks will be provided.
This program is best for 6th-9th graders
Get ready to sing, bounce, play and bond with baby during this interactive baby time. This program is perfect for non-walkers. Space is limited. Tickets available 15 minutes before the program at the information desk.
Events and programs are presented in-person only, unless otherwise noted. Please check the event/program location carefully.
Tickets will not be available 10 minutes after any program has started.
The age-appropriate child must be present to get a ticket for any ticketed program. Age range and ticket limits apply for each program.
Join us at the Parker Williams Library Innovation Lab for our 3D Printer Orientation!
This orientation session will introduce participants to the 3D printing services we offer at the library. Those who complete the orientation will then be able to request supervised time to use a 3D printer at any HCPL branch that has one. Attending this orientation is mandatory before patrons can request time to use a 3D printer in the future.
This event is open to all ages. Children ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
Join us for Adult Literacy Open House! On this day, new students and interested adults can come learn more about HCPL's adult literacy program, and meet our volunteer ESL and Citizenship tutors. We will host an award ceremony to celebrate our graduating students as well as give a gift to our volunteer tutors. All ages are welcome!
*This club is for Adults (18+) only due to supplies and space limitations*
Join us at the Parker Williams Library for our diamond painting club meeting! Relax, chat and enjoy this beginner friendly adult club. Diamond painting is a craft activity that involves applying tiny resin rhinestones to a pre-printed canvas to create a mosaic-style art piece. It's also known as crystal art or 5D painting.
This craft is a series since diamond painting may take some time. Patrons must finish a painting before they will be allowed to start a new one.
Learn the basics of painting with acrylic as teacher and local artist, Malu, walks you through the steps to create your own vibrant wall art. This is a beginner-friendly class for adults. Registration is required as supplies are limited.